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SuperStack® 3 Switch 3812, Switch 3824, and Switch 3848 Getting Started Guide 3C17401 3C17400 3CR17402-91 http://www.3com.com/ Part No. DUA1740-0AAA03 Rev. 01 Published September 2004
SuperStack® 3 Switch 3812, Switch 3824, and Switch 3848 Getting Started Guide 3C17401 3C17400 3CR17402-91 http://www.3com.com/ Part No. DUA1740-0AAA03 Rev. 01 Published September 2004
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... do not contain any kind, either implied or expressed, including, but not limited to be reproduced in the United States and other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo and SuperStack are unable to another country. No part of -life electronic components. If there is completely chlorine-free. Environmental Statement about the Documentation The documentation...
... do not contain any kind, either implied or expressed, including, but not limited to be reproduced in the United States and other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo and SuperStack are unable to another country. No part of -life electronic components. If there is completely chlorine-free. Environmental Statement about the Documentation The documentation...
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... Placing Units On Top of Each Other 22 The Power-up Sequence 23 Powering-up the Switch 23 Checking for Correct Operation of Hardware Features 12 Switch - CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions 8 Related Documentation 9 Accessing Online Documentation 9 Documentation Comments 10 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 3812, SWITCH 3824, AND SWITCH 3848 About the Switch 12 Summary of LEDs 23
... Placing Units On Top of Each Other 22 The Power-up Sequence 23 Powering-up the Switch 23 Checking for Correct Operation of Hardware Features 12 Switch - CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions 8 Related Documentation 9 Accessing Online Documentation 9 Documentation Comments 10 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 3812, SWITCH 3824, AND SWITCH 3848 About the Switch 12 Summary of LEDs 23
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Connecting a Redundant Power Supply (Switch 3848 only) 23 Choosing the Correct Cables 24 SFP Operation 25 Approved SFP Transceivers 25 Inserting an SFP Transceiver 25 Removing an SFP Transceiver 27 3 ... 32 Manually Configuring IP Information 32 Connecting to the Console Port 32 Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 36 Using 3Com Network Supervisor 36 Connecting to the Console Port 36 Methods of Managing a Switch 39 Command Line Interface Management 39 Web Interface Management 40 SNMP Management 40 Setting Up Command Line Interface Management...
Connecting a Redundant Power Supply (Switch 3848 only) 23 Choosing the Correct Cables 24 SFP Operation 25 Approved SFP Transceivers 25 Inserting an SFP Transceiver 25 Removing an SFP Transceiver 27 3 ... 32 Manually Configuring IP Information 32 Connecting to the Console Port 32 Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 36 Using 3Com Network Supervisor 36 Connecting to the Console Port 36 Methods of Managing a Switch 39 Command Line Interface Management 39 Web Interface Management 40 SNMP Management 40 Setting Up Command Line Interface Management...
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A SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information 52 L'information de Sécurité Importante 54 Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen 56 Power Cord Set - Japan 57 B PIN-OUTS Null Modem Cable 59 PC-AT Serial Cable 60 Modem Cable 61 RJ-45 Pin Assignments 61 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Switch 3812, Switch 3824, and Switch 3848 63 D OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR PRODUCT Register Your Product to Gain Service Benefits 65 Purchase Value-Added Services 65 Troubleshoot Online 65 Access Software Downloads 66 Contact Us 66 Telephone Technical Support and Repair 66 INDEX REGULATORY NOTICES
A SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information 52 L'information de Sécurité Importante 54 Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen 56 Power Cord Set - Japan 57 B PIN-OUTS Null Modem Cable 59 PC-AT Serial Cable 60 Modem Cable 61 RJ-45 Pin Assignments 61 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Switch 3812, Switch 3824, and Switch 3848 63 D OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR PRODUCT Register Your Product to Gain Service Benefits 65 Purchase Value-Added Services 65 Troubleshoot Online 65 Access Software Downloads 66 Contact Us 66 Telephone Technical Support and Repair 66 INDEX REGULATORY NOTICES
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... for the following: ■ Management Interface Reference Guide - an online guide which gives you need to the 3Com SuperStack 3 Switch 3812, Switch 3824, or Switch 3848. ■ 3Com Network Supervisor - Please refer to medium enterprise networks. ■ A number of LANs (Local Area Networks). ...The guide is intended for use 3Com® SuperStack® 3 Switch 3812 (3C17401), Switch 3824 (3C17400), or Switch 3848 (3CR17402-91) in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on how to use...
... for the following: ■ Management Interface Reference Guide - an online guide which gives you need to the 3Com SuperStack 3 Switch 3812, Switch 3824, or Switch 3848. ■ 3Com Network Supervisor - Please refer to medium enterprise networks. ■ A number of LANs (Local Area Networks). ...The guide is intended for use 3Com® SuperStack® 3 Switch 3812 (3C17401), Switch 3824 (3C17400), or Switch 3848 (3CR17402-91) in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on how to use...
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Warning Information that you to potential loss of data or potential damage to an application, system, or device. Table 2 Text Conventions Convention Screen displays Syntax Commands The words "enter" and "type" Keyboard key names Words in italics Description This typeface represents information as shown and then press Return or Enter. Commands appear in the text. ■ Identify menu names, menu commands, and software button names. Example: To change your password, use the following command: bridge port detail When you see the word "enter" in angle brackets. The word "command" ...
Warning Information that you to potential loss of data or potential damage to an application, system, or device. Table 2 Text Conventions Convention Screen displays Syntax Commands The words "enter" and "type" Keyboard key names Words in italics Description This typeface represents information as shown and then press Return or Enter. Commands appear in the text. ■ Identify menu names, menu commands, and software button names. Example: To change your password, use the following command: bridge port detail When you see the word "enter" in angle brackets. The word "command" ...
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...Switch 3812, Switch 3824, or Switch 3848 (PDF format). This is supplied on the CD-ROM that accompanies the Switch. It is supplied in HTML format on the CD-ROM that enable you may find useful: ■ Documentation accompanying the SFP Transceivers. ■ Documentation accompanying 3Com... Network Supervisor. There are other publications you to optimize your Switch contains the following : ■ Management Quick Reference Guide This guide contains: ■ a...
...Switch 3812, Switch 3824, or Switch 3848 (PDF format). This is supplied on the CD-ROM that accompanies the Switch. It is supplied in HTML format on the CD-ROM that enable you may find useful: ■ Documentation accompanying the SFP Transceivers. ■ Documentation accompanying 3Com... Network Supervisor. There are other publications you to optimize your Switch contains the following : ■ Management Quick Reference Guide This guide contains: ■ a...
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...in the Docs/implementation directory of the CD-ROM. 3Com recommends that you copy the Docs/referenceguide directory as a whole to us. Example: Part Number DUA1740-0AAA03 SuperStack 3 Switch 3812, Switch 3824, and Switch 3848 Getting Started Guide Page 10 Please e-mail comments ...about this document to you will help make our documentation more useful to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information ...
...in the Docs/implementation directory of the CD-ROM. 3Com recommends that you copy the Docs/referenceguide directory as a whole to us. Example: Part Number DUA1740-0AAA03 SuperStack 3 Switch 3812, Switch 3824, and Switch 3848 Getting Started Guide Page 10 Please e-mail comments ...about this document to you will help make our documentation more useful to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information ...
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1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 3812, SWITCH 3824, AND SWITCH 3848 This chapter contains introductory information about the hardware and the following topics: ■ About the Switch ■ Switch - Rear View Detail ■ Default Settings It covers summary information about the Switch 3812, Switch 3824, and Switch 3848 and how they can be used in your network. Front View Detail ■ Switch -
1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 3812, SWITCH 3824, AND SWITCH 3848 This chapter contains introductory information about the hardware and the following topics: ■ About the Switch ■ Switch - Rear View Detail ■ Default Settings It covers summary information about the Switch 3812, Switch 3824, and Switch 3848 and how they can be used in your network. Front View Detail ■ Switch -
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... running at 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps. 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 3812, SWITCH 3824, AND SWITCH 3848 About the Switch The Switch 3812, Switch 3824 and Switch 3848 units are 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Switches which consist of either: ■ 12 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports (Switch 3812) or ■ 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports...
... running at 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps. 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 3812, SWITCH 3824, AND SWITCH 3848 About the Switch The Switch 3812, Switch 3824 and Switch 3848 units are 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Switches which consist of either: ■ 12 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports (Switch 3812) or ■ 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports...
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Front View Detail Feature RPS Support Mounting Switch 3812, Switch 3824, and Switch 3848 Connects to SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant Power System (ARPS). (Switch 3848 only) 19-inch rack or stand-alone mounting Figure 1 Switch 3812 - front view Figure 2 Switch 3824 - front view Front View Detail 13 Switch - Switch -
Front View Detail Feature RPS Support Mounting Switch 3812, Switch 3824, and Switch 3848 Connects to SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant Power System (ARPS). (Switch 3848 only) 19-inch rack or stand-alone mounting Figure 1 Switch 3812 - front view Figure 2 Switch 3824 - front view Front View Detail 13 Switch - Switch -
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... detected to provide the highest available bandwidth with shielded or unshielded jacks can be manually configured to these sockets. 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 3812, SWITCH 3824, AND SWITCH 3848 Figure 3 Switch 3848 - They cannot be connected to 10 Mbps half duplex, 100 Mbps half duplex, 10 Mbps full duplex or 100 Mbps full duplex...
... detected to provide the highest available bandwidth with shielded or unshielded jacks can be manually configured to these sockets. 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 3812, SWITCH 3824, AND SWITCH 3848 Figure 3 Switch 3848 - They cannot be connected to 10 Mbps half duplex, 100 Mbps half duplex, 10 Mbps full duplex or 100 Mbps full duplex...
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Alternatively, auto-negotiation can be disabled and the flow control setting can be manually configured. The Switch 3812 and Switch 3824 have a DB-9 serial connector and need a serial cable to connect to color. Yellow A low speed (10/100 Mbps) link is present, and the port ... their status according to your PC. Green for one second, Amber for Correct Operation of LEDs" on using SFP transceivers to provide connectivity between the Switch and remote 1000 Mbps workgroups or to connect a terminal and perform remote or local out-of 19,200 baud), 8 data bits, no parity and 1 ...
Alternatively, auto-negotiation can be disabled and the flow control setting can be manually configured. The Switch 3812 and Switch 3824 have a DB-9 serial connector and need a serial cable to connect to color. Yellow A low speed (10/100 Mbps) link is present, and the port ... their status according to your PC. Green for one second, Amber for Correct Operation of LEDs" on using SFP transceivers to provide connectivity between the Switch and remote 1000 Mbps workgroups or to connect a terminal and perform remote or local out-of 19,200 baud), 8 data bits, no parity and 1 ...
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... is a fault with the Power Supply Unit. Rear View Detail Figure 4 Switch 3812 and Switch 3824 - Off The Switch is not receiving power or there is present. Fans are above critical temperature but below critical temperature. 16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 3812, SWITCH 3824, AND SWITCH 3848 LED Color Indicates Off No link is a fault with the Power...
... is a fault with the Power Supply Unit. Rear View Detail Figure 4 Switch 3812 and Switch 3824 - Off The Switch is not receiving power or there is present. Fans are above critical temperature but below critical temperature. 16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 3812, SWITCH 3824, AND SWITCH 3848 LED Color Indicates Off No link is a fault with the Power...
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...Switch 3812, Switch 3824, or Switch 3848 Enabled Auto-negotiated Auto-negotiated Disabled Enabled Threshold: 3000 broadcast frames per port Enabled Enabled Power Socket Figure 5 Switch 3848 - Redundant Power System Socket (Switch 3848 only) To protect against internal power supply failure, you initialize one of the Switch units, it is returned to a SuperStack... 3 Advanced Redundant Power System. If you can use this socket to connect the Switch to these defaults. rear view Default Settings 17...
...Switch 3812, Switch 3824, or Switch 3848 Enabled Auto-negotiated Auto-negotiated Disabled Enabled Threshold: 3000 broadcast frames per port Enabled Enabled Power Socket Figure 5 Switch 3848 - Redundant Power System Socket (Switch 3848 only) To protect against internal power supply failure, you initialize one of the Switch units, it is returned to a SuperStack... 3 Advanced Redundant Power System. If you can use this socket to connect the Switch to these defaults. rear view Default Settings 17...
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18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 3812, SWITCH 3824, AND SWITCH 3848 If you initialize a Switch unit by selecting System > Control > Initialize in the Web interface or by entering system control initialize in the Command Line Interface, the following settings are retained to allow you to connect to and manage the Switch: ■ IP Address ■ Subnet Mask ■ Default Gateway
18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 3812, SWITCH 3824, AND SWITCH 3848 If you initialize a Switch unit by selecting System > Control > Initialize in the Web interface or by entering system control initialize in the Command Line Interface, the following settings are retained to allow you to connect to and manage the Switch: ■ IP Address ■ Subnet Mask ■ Default Gateway
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...Sicherheitsanweisungen, die in Anhang A in Appendix A of Each Other ■ The Power-up the Switch 3812, Switch 3824, or Switch 3848. Before installing or removing any components from the Switch or carrying out any maintenance procedures, you need to install and set up Sequence ■ SFP... Operation WARNING: Safety Information. VORSICHT: Sicherheitsinformationen. Avant d'installer ou d'enlever tout composant de Switch ou d'entamer une procédure de maintenance, lisez les informations relatives à la sécurité qui se trouvent dans ...
...Sicherheitsanweisungen, die in Anhang A in Appendix A of Each Other ■ The Power-up the Switch 3812, Switch 3824, or Switch 3848. Before installing or removing any components from the Switch or carrying out any maintenance procedures, you need to install and set up Sequence ■ SFP... Operation WARNING: Safety Information. VORSICHT: Sicherheitsinformationen. Avant d'installer ou d'enlever tout composant de Switch ou d'entamer une procédure de maintenance, lisez les informations relatives à la sécurité qui se trouvent dans ...
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... room, or telecommunications room, where it can be mounted in .) clearance. ■ Air temperature around the Switch or through the vents in the side of the Switch. 3Com recommends that you provide a minimum of 25 mm (1 in a standard 19-inch equipment rack, or free-...Notes ■ Warranty Flyer ■ Power Cord ■ 2 x securing brackets ■ 4 x screws (Switch 3812 and Switch 3824) ■ 8 x screws (Switch 3848) ■ 4 x rubber feet ■ RJ45 to position the Switch, ensure that: ■ Cabling is located away from: ■ sources of electrical noise such as radios, ...
... room, or telecommunications room, where it can be mounted in .) clearance. ■ Air temperature around the Switch or through the vents in the side of the Switch. 3Com recommends that you provide a minimum of 25 mm (1 in a standard 19-inch equipment rack, or free-...Notes ■ Warranty Flyer ■ Power Cord ■ 2 x securing brackets ■ 4 x screws (Switch 3812 and Switch 3824) ■ 8 x screws (Switch 3848) ■ 4 x rubber feet ■ RJ45 to position the Switch, ensure that: ■ Cabling is located away from: ■ sources of electrical noise such as radios, ...
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...; The air is separate to that used by units that it will not obstruct the air flow through the side panels of the Switch, as possible. ■ The Switch is situated away from sources of conductive (electrical) dust, for example laser printers. ■ The unit is installed in a clean, air...ensure that generate high levels of AC noise, for example air conditioning units. ■ No more than four Switch units are free-standing. Remove all cables from the underside of one side of the Switch. CAUTION: If you . 2 Locate a securing bracket over the mounting holes on one another, if the...
...; The air is separate to that used by units that it will not obstruct the air flow through the side panels of the Switch, as possible. ■ The Switch is situated away from sources of conductive (electrical) dust, for example laser printers. ■ The unit is installed in a clean, air...ensure that generate high levels of AC noise, for example air conditioning units. ■ No more than four Switch units are free-standing. Remove all cables from the underside of one side of the Switch. CAUTION: If you . 2 Locate a securing bracket over the mounting holes on one another, if the...